I'm a sucker for technology that I still have some control over and let me tell ya; this Smart Lock is perfect. With new homes comes new doorknobs and locks, except that extra security took too many keys, and I did not want to risk locking myself out of my room. So, after searching online, I came across this lock with keyless entry. It also offered so many more entry options such as extra keys, passcodes, the thumbprint reader, etc. I haven't picked up a key to let myself in my room yet.
The quick and dirty:
-The lock is on my bedroom door.
-Installation may require some carving and drilling to get that perfect fit, but the payoff is so worth it.
- Instructions are almost spot, on so read carefully and try not to skip any parts; if you get lost, I promise you will find your way through it.
-The handle switches either way.
-Once the door is unlocked, it re-engages itself within a few short seconds, so if you are looking to rush and lock the door, there's no need for twisting and turning (it does it on its own).
- Your phone will become your new best friend (AS IF IT ALREADY ISN'T)!
-Use the downloadable app to set passcodes fingerprints (use the lock to add fingerprints).
-I haven't needed to use the included keys yet; however, I did try the ic card to ensure they worked (they did).
- I mainly use the thumb reader to open the door and occasionally use passcodes.
Read further for a true story...
I was a few hours away from home, and my teenager was at home watching our guinea pig. Well, guinea pig missed mommy so much that he decided to slip underneath my door (MY DOOR WAS LOCKED AND LOW TO THE GROUND)! My teenager called me in a frantic. I took to the app, tried to open it directly (that won't work without a gateway), required for longer distances. However, I did have the ability to add and delete codes, so that's what I did. I created a temp code; they input the code and rescued guinea. I then deleted it after they secured my door. Don't need them jumping in my bed while I was away.
Most people want to know if an item is worth buying, certainly. My only con is that sometimes, the fingerprint reader won't detect my thumbprint if it isn't positioned right, but this is no different from face id not reading your face right the first time. Plus, there are many other options for entering when the lock is engaged. So, buy the lock; I'm going to buy at least two more.
Oh...did I mention it talks? Haha